Is there an official definition for "assault style weapons?" Perhaps different people are thinking of different firearms when they hear/read this term.
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Link: http://www.people-press.org/2013/01/14/in-gun-control-debate-several-options-draw-majority-support/
Article describes various opinions concerning gun control. Numbers are broken down based on Republican/Democrat affiliation in the article's text.
I find the term "assault style...
Seems to me that gun control is about fear.
The school shootings, and some other high-profile shootings, over the last 15 years or so have really freaked out a lot of people. They want "something" to be done. They pressure elected officials to do "something," but what can be done? How can our...
I think the reason so many are against the idea of defending themselves against the government is because many people have loved ones in the military, National Guard, and in the police force. Many people don't like the idea of shooting on-duty police officers.
Another issue, in my opinion...
Good post. I mostly see the comparison of gun and cars from gun enthusiasts, which I think is strange. Cars are extremely regulated because they are dangerous, so the comparison seems counterproductive to pro-2A arguments for the reasons you have posted.
I just joined a few minutes ago.
I learned about his forum on Democratic Underground.
I live in Montana. I used to own a hunting rifle, but I didn't really enjoy hunting, so I sold it. I love guns in movies and video games, but I have little interest in owning an actual gun.
I love to...
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